Naramotokeyaki Park

PARK

Naramotokeyaki Park is a small park which is very beautiful during Kawazu sakura season (late February to mid March). It also has its own foot spring.

There are multiple car parks available.

Review

There isn’t too much to do here other than admire the scenery so definitely bundle this with other things in the area. Make sure you rest your weary feet in the foot spring if you come! I also only recommend coming here during the Kawazu sakura blooming season (late February to mid March). Make sure you check to see if they are blooming before you come. I don’t really recommend coming during other times. Also please note that these are not the normal sakura trees. These are a different kind and bloom much earlier!

ADDRESS

Naramotokeyaki Park,
50-1 Naramoto,
Higashi Izu,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
413-0302

+81557231505 (Japanese only)
https://atagawa.net/databox/data.php/guide_keyakipark_en/code

RECOMMENDED ROUTE:

Naramotokeyaki Park is easiest to get to by car as there is no bus service from the station to the park. To get here by public transport then take the train from Atami Station and alight at Izu-Atagawa Station. You will have to either walk the 36 minutes or take a taxi from here.

Shirata River

SCENIC WALK

Shirata River is a river in Higashi Izu which has many beautiful cherry blossom trees. There are also multiple murals alongside the riverbank. I recommend coming during Kawazu sakura season (late February/early March). Please note that the map below is for the 7-11 as it is not available on Google Maps. You can park at the 7-11 and walk along the river.

There isn’t a specific car park, however you can park at the 7-11 and walk along. Just make sure to buy something if you’re going to use their car park!

Review

There isn’t too much to do here other than admire the scenery so definitely bundle this with other things in the area. I also only recommend coming here during the Kawazu sakura blooming season (late February to mid March). Make sure you check to see if they are blooming before you come. I don’t really recommend coming during other times. Also please note that these are not the normal sakura trees. These are a different kind and bloom much earlier!

ADDRESS

Shirata River,
Shirata,
Izu City,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
413-0304

Phone number unavailable
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE:

Shirata River is actually easiest to get to by train as there is no set car park available. Take the train from Atami Station and alight at Katase-Shirata Station. You can walk from the station along the river.

Shirata River Water Park

PARK

A small park created in front of Shirata Station to give the locals a place to relax and heal. Higashi Izu is full of amazing nature and hot springs so after a day of exploring, why not relax at this small park? Or you can even take a picnic there and relax with your family.

There is no specified parking for the park, however there is a nearby convenience store where you can park for a short time (make sure you buy something from the store).

Review

Shirata River Water Park is a very small man-made park situated near to the station. There is a small pond with bridges and lanterns decorating the area. I wouldn’t recommend driving all the way just for this as it is pretty small and will only take around a minute to walk around it. However if you’re in the area and would like somewhere to relax, maybe even eat a picnic, then drop by here and enjoy the scenery.

If you visit during cherry blossom season then you can also walk nearby to the train tracks and see the cherry blossoms. I definitely recommend coming here to take pictures if you’re a train enthusiast!

ADDRESS

Shirata River Water Park,
Shirata,
Higashi Izu,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
413-0304

Phone number unavailable
https://www.e-izu.org/?p=we-page-entry&spot=360121&cat=search_%E7%99%BD%E7%94%B0%E5%B7%9D%E8%A6%AA%E6%B0%B4%E5%85%AC%E5%9C%92 (Japanese only)

RECOMMENDED ROUTE:

Take the train Atami station and alight at Katase-Shirata Station. There isn’t set parking available, however you are able to park for a short time at the convenience store nearby if you purchase something from inside.